FEMALE MONSTERS 08 • Aliens (1986)

We deep-dive into Aliens (1986), one of the most acclaimed and beloved sci-fi horror films of all-time.

Show Notes

We're joined by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon to dive deep into Aliens (1986). We talk about the dynamics of the crew, what makes Ripley so iconic, Vazquez's BDE, themes of motherhood, and, of course, the Alien Queen. 

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Creators and Guests

Host

Anna Bogutskaya

Writer, Film Critic and Host of The Final Girls

Guest

Rhianna Dhillon

Film and TV critic, broadcaster & Harry Potter nerd. @BBC6Music | @BAFTA | @podpodofficial | @bbc5live (she/her)[e-mail]

What is The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast?

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film and TV history through a female lens. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film critic and author Anna Bogutskaya.